Identify strange plants using an encyclopedia and clues in this occult plant-shop puzzle. The plants you give customers influence the story of Undermere’s dark mysteries.
What makes it fun
Put a name to the plant
Compare a customer's clues with the guide, then inspect the plants on your shelves. It is satisfying when the pot you picked is confirmed.
Find the place behind the clue
Read letters and cryptic clues, work out a location on the map, and search for new plants. Finding the place is a puzzle in its own right.
Your choice changes the story
A plant may help a customer or harm them. Check its effects in the guide before choosing what to hand over; that choice can change the story.
Game details
As of Oct 29, 2026- Languages
- Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Korean ／ 15 languages total
What sets it apart
One reviewer enjoyed putting their hunches on labels and later having them confirmed. They recommend it to people who would enjoy combing through a plant book for identifying clues.
Learning curve and difficulty
One reviewer chose not to use hints and felt satisfied after thinking puzzles through unaided. They also describe a game that asks for attentive reading and information management.
What players like
Reviews praise a cozy or calming atmosphere.
Reviews enjoy identifying plants or solving plant-related puzzles.
Reviews praise the story or worldbuilding.
Reviews praise the visuals or art.
Reviews enjoy labeling or organizing plants.
Reviews enjoy map puzzles or working out locations.
Reviews praise the music or sound.
Common complaints
Reviews find shelf organization, the interface or handling tools inconvenient.
Reviews express dissatisfaction with repetition or monotony.
Reviews mention vague clues or difficulty identifying plants or locations.
Reviews find the story or characters lacking.
Reviews raise concerns about the burden of repeating play to see other endings.
Who might not enjoy it
One reviewer disliked the repeated shop routine and text-based map exploration, wanting more action.
94% Very Positive ・ US$15.99
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